Thought i should start a thread for the Project car.
Have owned the car for about 1.5 years
started like this:
and currently looks like this:
i will update in more detail as i start to do the car up more and more ready to get it to some shows at some point.
TRD Show car - Rebild & Re-spray in Candy Red
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TRD Show car - Rebild & Re-spray in Candy Red
Last edited by Vampire on Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:43 am, edited 36 times in total.
Re: TRD Show car - Rebild & Re-spray in Candy Red
looking good, i'll be watching this thread closely
what've you got planned for it?
what've you got planned for it?
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last few weeks been gathering parts for an engine bay tidy up.
how it was when i bought last year, bit dirty:
After a few weeks tidying up last year i got it to this:
now decided to improve it some more:
polished housing and heat painted:
Forge actuator and braided water and oil lines:
hopefully put back on the car tomorrow
how it was when i bought last year, bit dirty:
After a few weeks tidying up last year i got it to this:
now decided to improve it some more:
polished housing and heat painted:
Forge actuator and braided water and oil lines:
hopefully put back on the car tomorrow
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Finally got my JAP spped exhaust system fitted, actually touching the TRD bodykit tho, so gona get the ends changed on the back boxes.
And attacthed the 4-1 Manifold onto the turbo.
And it all fitted along with a few new hoses etc. Just need my glass boot cover pack from the sprayers now......
And attacthed the 4-1 Manifold onto the turbo.
And it all fitted along with a few new hoses etc. Just need my glass boot cover pack from the sprayers now......
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WOW Looks great
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nice engine bay, love the detailing
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Re: TRD Show car - Rebild & Re-spray in Candy Red
what did you do with the original plastic bit that was between the lights?
were they just modified for reversing lights?
dont suppose you still have it?
were they just modified for reversing lights?
dont suppose you still have it?
Got boost?
Kinda!!!
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I sold the rev 3 lights and centre section, sorry
hopefully get the custom boot lid back this weekend
and then im gona crack on with getting the interior finished
hopefully get the custom boot lid back this weekend
and then im gona crack on with getting the interior finished
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looking good buddy, i like the polished bits
stock isnt that soup or something.....?
tic tac 500bhp build thread
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tic tac 500bhp build thread
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Thanks for the polished bits Gav! they were very shiny!
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Not a problem buddy I see my hard work was put to very good use glad you liked them, if you need anythink else just drop me a pm with what you want doing, I want todo your rocker cover it will finish it off a treat, I love your widebody dude looking foward to seing it at future events
stock isnt that soup or something.....?
tic tac 500bhp build thread
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... 57#1182357
tic tac 500bhp build thread
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... 57#1182357
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Re: TRD Show car - Rebild & Re-spray in Candy Red
Vampire wrote:now decided to improve it some more:
I hope you've improved that massive kink in the coolant hose that runs to the radiator cap!!
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check last picture, iv got the correct samco there now!
Gaz, ill drop ta a pm when im after some more polishing! top work
Gaz, ill drop ta a pm when im after some more polishing! top work
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Looking good mate, but i would loose the lexus lights
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My New wheels have arrived! Need to sort some good rubber now, what sizes should i use?
18" X 8" FRONTS
19" X 9.5" REARS
Also means the wheels on there at the moment are for sale, mint condition, 18" x 8" DTM alloys
And also got my custom engine lid back from the painters, awaiting on the glass panel before i can leave it fitted to the car
18" X 8" FRONTS
19" X 9.5" REARS
Also means the wheels on there at the moment are for sale, mint condition, 18" x 8" DTM alloys
And also got my custom engine lid back from the painters, awaiting on the glass panel before i can leave it fitted to the car
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New wheels and tyres are on!
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well the snow hit! so put a hold on exterior!
But not gona let that hold up progression to much, so started gettin on with the interior, think the new gear know setup looks alot better.
But not gona let that hold up progression to much, so started gettin on with the interior, think the new gear know setup looks alot better.
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has anyone changed the hand brake setup? i cant find anything
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What do you mean by handbrake setup??
Am I right in saying your based in Yeovil? Think I have seen this car recently....
Where did you get the cam cover painted I need mine done soon and don't know anywhere local!!
Chris
Am I right in saying your based in Yeovil? Think I have seen this car recently....
Where did you get the cam cover painted I need mine done soon and don't know anywhere local!!
Chris
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Yes i am. its not been on the road for bout 4 months tho? ?
soon to return once weather clears up.
Cam cover i done myself, sanded back to metal, used heat paint primer and then pick a top coat colour
Im after a new handbrake handle, does anyone know of an aftermarket 1 that wil fit? prefrably in silver/ polished finish.????
soon to return once weather clears up.
Cam cover i done myself, sanded back to metal, used heat paint primer and then pick a top coat colour
Im after a new handbrake handle, does anyone know of an aftermarket 1 that wil fit? prefrably in silver/ polished finish.????